Insted was created in the spring of 1986. After writing a handful of songs … Read Full Bio ↴Insted was created in the spring of 1986. After writing a handful of songs they began playing backyard parties and garage gigs. By the end of the year they had developed a following in Anaheim and decided it was time to record a demo. In 1987 they caught the attention of local hardcore label Wishingwell Records, ran by Pat Dubar and Pat Longrie of Uniform Choice. They signed a deal with them later that year, wrote more songs, and began opening for some of the bigger bands at venues all across Southern California. By the time they finished the recording of what would become the "Bonds of Friendship" album, they had opened shows for national acts and expanded their following throughout Orange County. Before their first record was released, the band line up was solidified and they we’re ready to take their show out on the road. This would bring us to the summer of 1988, in a time when the straight edge-hardcore movement was growing. Insted embarked on their 1st national tour and began their system of touring, coming home and writing new songs, playing locally, recording, and then going back out on tour.
These were the key ingredients that defined Insted and would earn them an important spot in the hardcore punk scene. In the spring of 1989 they flew to New York to do some dates with Vision and strengthen their relationship with the East Coast. That summer they released the "We’ll Make the Difference" 7" on Nemesis records and were back in the van for another full U.S assault.
That summer they shared the stage with bands like Gorilla Biscuits, Bold, Uniform Choice, Slapshot and Reason to Believe. Upon returning home, they were offered a record deal from Epitaph Records in which they accepted. Insted’s following had steadily grown and they were now headlining 1000 seat venues and drawing massive crowds. During the recording of "What We Believe" they made plans to expand their borders and tour Europe. But at the end of 1990, shortly after "What We Believe" was released, America went to war with the Middle East. Due to the circumstances they were unable to ship equipment over seas and decided to stay in their homeland. In the spring of 1991 they did another national tour. They were now sharing the stage with bands like Judge, Snapcase, and the Cro-mags. The hardcore sound of the early 80’s that they were so familiar with was changing. It was turning into a hard metal edge sound and the attitude of the scene reflected it. Bands that they looked up to like Uniform Choice and Youth of Today were broken up and their old time favorites Minor Threat and 7 Seconds were long gone.
When they returned from tour they began working on new material but felt out of place. The band had built its reputation on respect and integrity. In July of 1991 they decided to do a final show and bow out gracefully. Spanky’s Cafe in Riverside was one of their favorite spots and a perfect host for their humble grand finale. They made sure to include on the bill a few of the promising up and coming local bands.
Over the years Insted traveled throughout the country making friends and building a legacy that ingrained them into hardcore history. To this day the friendships they built are still in tact and their legacy lives on.
These were the key ingredients that defined Insted and would earn them an important spot in the hardcore punk scene. In the spring of 1989 they flew to New York to do some dates with Vision and strengthen their relationship with the East Coast. That summer they released the "We’ll Make the Difference" 7" on Nemesis records and were back in the van for another full U.S assault.
That summer they shared the stage with bands like Gorilla Biscuits, Bold, Uniform Choice, Slapshot and Reason to Believe. Upon returning home, they were offered a record deal from Epitaph Records in which they accepted. Insted’s following had steadily grown and they were now headlining 1000 seat venues and drawing massive crowds. During the recording of "What We Believe" they made plans to expand their borders and tour Europe. But at the end of 1990, shortly after "What We Believe" was released, America went to war with the Middle East. Due to the circumstances they were unable to ship equipment over seas and decided to stay in their homeland. In the spring of 1991 they did another national tour. They were now sharing the stage with bands like Judge, Snapcase, and the Cro-mags. The hardcore sound of the early 80’s that they were so familiar with was changing. It was turning into a hard metal edge sound and the attitude of the scene reflected it. Bands that they looked up to like Uniform Choice and Youth of Today were broken up and their old time favorites Minor Threat and 7 Seconds were long gone.
When they returned from tour they began working on new material but felt out of place. The band had built its reputation on respect and integrity. In July of 1991 they decided to do a final show and bow out gracefully. Spanky’s Cafe in Riverside was one of their favorite spots and a perfect host for their humble grand finale. They made sure to include on the bill a few of the promising up and coming local bands.
Over the years Insted traveled throughout the country making friends and building a legacy that ingrained them into hardcore history. To this day the friendships they built are still in tact and their legacy lives on.
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Proud Youth: 1986-1991
Insted Lyrics
Age Just because you're growing up doesn't mean you're growing o…
Be Someone Be someone. Show you're worth a lot. Don't let other…
Better Days I've seen better days, the one's where life didn't seem…
Blind Where do you get off telling me what I believe.…
Choose for Yourself This feeling is deep in my heart. For our sake…
Face to Face Do you know what's going on? I think you've got…
Faith When times are tough and you're all mixed up. Everything's…
Feel Their Pain Take your place at the table. You don't give a…
For the First Time Tell me what you think and tell me how you…
From The Start Putting our hearts into the music was what it was…
Get the Most Living life to the fullest. See what there is to…
Give Thanks It's such a short time we're on this earth. We…
Good Things The good things never last. You may realize in the…
I Will Try I put forth an effort in a time of hate…
Keep Right There's a path for you to choose. If you go…
Live and Let Live As the clock continues to tick days go by me…
Maybe Tomorrow Forced to live in unfit conditions. Synthetic liquid injecte…
No Other Way If the world could only come to peace everyone's mind…
No Rules No rules, just be yourself. Don't rely on anyone else.…
Not For Me Everyone has their problems but that's no way to solve…
One World Listen, Mother nature will provide us with nothing, when car…
Proud Youth Growing up is so easy they say. But we're staying…
Reminder Reminding myself, all the things we've done. Looking back it…
Seize Life So here we are today. I'm glad to be alive.…
Standing Still My eyes can't bear to see. I hope the best…
State of Confusion Decisions, I have a few. My mind just won't think…
Tell Me Tears me apart every time we play. You keep putting…
There's Nothing Like It From across the land to the zines and the bands.…
Time to Change Hatred I see in our scene it makes me feel…
United Bound together strong and true. Sometimes it takes more than…
Voice Your Opinion Nothing is ever accomplished when your thoughts are bottled …
We'll Make The Difference You and me - We'll make the difference. What they…
What Is True Talk behind our back, your stones are so slack. Can't…